导
guide; conduct; instruct; direct
Meanings
5 senses · 21 examplesverb
to guide; to lead; to direct
Used for leading people, planning development, or diverting water/objects.
He acted as our guide and led us to the top of the mountain.
The tour guide took the visitors around the Palace Museum.
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We should follow the trend and guide enterprises to get through the difficult times.
The government advocates a green and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Engineers designed a project to divert the Yellow River water into the sea.
verb
to conduct (heat/electricity)
technicalUsed for physical properties of materials transferring energy or substances.
Metals easily conduct heat and electricity.
This new material is an excellent semiconductor.
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Copper conducts heat much better than plastic.
The rubber coating on wires prevents electric conduction.
Heat conducts through the metal rod to the other end.
verb
to enlighten; to instruct
Used for teaching, advising, or correcting someone's thoughts or behavior.
The teacher patiently instructed students on how to solve math problems.
He gave me a lot of guidance when I was lost.
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Parents should correctly guide their children's learning interests.
The coach instructed the team members to improve their technical movements after the game.
After being reprimanded and instructed by his elders, he realized his mistake.
verb
to direct (a play/film)
Used for overseeing the production of stage plays, films, or television shows.
This famous director has directed multiple award-winning films.
He is directing a new stage play.
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A well-known Hollywood director will remake this classic novel.
The directing style of this TV series is very unique.
He served as the chief director of this large-scale gala.
noun
surname Dao
Used as a family name in Chinese.
Mr. Dao is a new colleague at our company.